The Department of Railways has announced the launch of 10 special train services to accommodate increased travel during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. Railway General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara confirmed that these services will commence on April 11. Passengers can now reserve seats for applicable trains via the online reservation system.
One of the highlights includes the “New Year Special Night Mail Train,” which will run from Colombo Fort to Badulla, departing at 7:30 PM on April 11, 12, 19, and 20. Return services from Badulla to Colombo Fort are scheduled on the same dates.
Additional services include a train from Galle to Anuradhapura, departing at 4:00 AM on April 12 and 13, and a return service from Colombo Fort to Galle at 3:00 PM on those days. Another special train from Galle to Colombo Fort will operate at 6:10 AM on April 11, 12, 16, and 21.
Further special services will run between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, as well as between Colombo Fort and Beliatta during the festive period.
